Bhowali Travel Essentials

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Bhowali Tourism

Bhowali is a little hill-station that lies in the vicinity of several popular hill stations like Nainital, Bhimtal, Naukuchiatal, Ramgarh, Sattal and Mukteshwar.

Bhowali's strategic location has lead to its popularity among tourists and also as a point of junction of Nainital District. Located at an elevation of 1706m above the sea level, Bhowali is a town of panoramic vistas and bounty of nature. It is a getaway where one can experience peace and immense joy especially with extremely pleasant and salubrious weather throughout the year. Once tagged as health resort before independence, today this beautiful place serves as a major hub of export of exotic fruits like apples, peaches, strawberries, plums and apricots.

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Fruit Market

Bhowali is famous as a hill fruit mart.The place is blessed with beautiful fruit orchards. Bhowali supplies fruits to the whole Kumaon region. It houses exotic varieties of fruits like strawberries, peaches, apricot, plums and apples, etc. The area is also famous for many fruit products like jams, spreads and pickles.

Restaurants and Local Food in Bhowali

Bhowali houses a few dhabas offering delicious food, especially North Indian cuisine. Other than that, you will be eating mostly in your hotel or other nearby hill stations. Popular as a fruit mart, there are exotic and fresh fruits available in plenty here.
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Suggested Itinerary for Bhowali

One day in Bhowali can be quite relaxing. Begin your day with a stroll down the streets of Bhowali amid the picturesque surroundings. Have warm breakfast at the hotel after a walk, and you are good to go and explore the place. Begin your trip with a visit to Golu Devta Temple or Ghorakhal Temple. Your next stop should be the Shyamkhet Tea garden. Break for lunch at some local dhaba and enjoy the local food. From there you can either head on to Bhimtal or Nainital as per your preference.

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How to Reach Bhowali

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Pantnagar Airport is the nearest airport, 63 km away. Kathgodam is the nearest railway station, 29 km away. Bhowali is easily approachable through buses. 

How to reach Bhowali by flight

Pantnagar Airport serves as the nearest airbase to Bhowali about 63 km away, with a few small-carrier flights and routes. The Jolly Grant Airport is better connected to other cities via frequent flights, 281 km away. Taxis are readily available from outside both airports to the required destination.

How to reach Bhowali by road

Located nearly 308 km from Delhi, Bhowali is easily approachable from its neighbouring cities and states via regular bus services be it private or state-owned. Buses and taxi can be further taken to commute from Bhowali to other nearby getaways.

How to reach Bhowali by train

Kathgodam is the nearest railway station to Bhowali, at a distance of 29 km. The station is connected to Delhi and other major cities of North India via regular trains. You can avail taxi or buses from the station to reach your destination.

Local transport in Bhowali

A busy place flocked frequently by visitors, Bhowali offers an easy way to commute from one place to another. One can easily avail taxi for sightseeing and go around the city. With the convenience of transportation and various attraction situated in proximity to the town, the place will never leave you disappointed.

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What is the local food in Bhowali?

Bhowali houses a few dhabas offering delicious food, especially North Indian cuisine. Other than that, you will be eating mostly in your hotel or other nearby hill stations. Popular as a fruit mart, there are exotic and fresh fruits available in plenty here.
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What are the places near Bhowali?

The top places near to Bhowali are Nainital which is 5 km from Bhowali, Almora which is located 27 km from Bhowali, Ranikhet which is located 30 km from Bhowali, Bhimtal which is located 4 km from Bhowali, Mukteshwar which is located 15 km from Bhowali

What are the things to do in Bhowali?

The top things to do in Bhowali are Kainchi Dham, Shyamkhet Tea Gardens, Ramgarh, Shopping in Bhowali, Bhimtal, Sattal. You can see all the places to visit in Bhowali here

What are the top hotels in Bhowali?

There are 473 in Bhowali which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Bhowali are Pleasant 1BHK Home in Nainital, Mayadeep Homstay, Tree House on Oak Tree- The Silent Valley along river Kalsa, 1BHK Apartment in Nainital, Sojourn By The Lake, Bhimtal, Spacious 1BHK Homestay in Bhimtal. You can see all the hotels in Bhowali here

What is the best way to reach Bhowali?

Pantnagar Airport is the nearest airport, 63 km away. Kathgodam is the nearest railway station, 29 km away. Bhowali is easily approachable through buses. 

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What is the best time to visit Bhowali?

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February-April and September-October are the best months to visit Bhowali, even though Bhowali experiences pleasant weather throughout the year. The summers in the town are hot but evening cool waves are refreshing. The winters are quite freezing and do carry heavy woollens if travelling during the season. The monsoon is a season that should be avoided. Although the place looks fresh and blooming, landslides may ruin your trip.
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Who should visit Bhowali?

Ideal destination for those seeking a serene and peaceful vacation. Can be visited by people looking for less crowded hill stations in Uttarakhand. Perfect for family vacations.

What is not so good about Bhowali?

Monsoon season poses a threat due to landslides.

What is famous about Bhowali?

A little hill station in Uttarakhand, Bhowali is a bounty of nature and is famous for its fruit market.

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Pallavi Siddhanta

5 years ago
- Make sure you carry a good pair of shoes as there will be a lot of walking on the trip.
- Winters are excruciatingly cold but beautiful at the same time, so carry heavy woolens if travelling dur (Read More)ing the season.
- Avoid travelling during monsoon season as the area faces excessive landslide and poor road conditions.
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